Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide: Third Base ADP Analysis

Let's continue our fantasy baseball average draft position breakdown by going over third basemen.

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Top-100 Picks

The top pick at third base is Cleveland's Jose Ramirez. He's the fourth player taken overall, going at pick 5.38 on average.

He has been a model of consistency, especially over the past four years or so. Ramirez is a good asset because of several stats (average, on-base percentage, run production and stolen bases).

Ramirez does it all and is a great first-round pick. I think he's in consideration for the No. 3 pick after Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr. are a couple hitters going around Ramirez, as are pitchers Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Garrett Crochet. You could make an argument for all those guys around pick three - it just depends on who you like most and what you think of those positions overall.

Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero is the second third baseman taken on average, going at pick 22.5 so far. 

He's coming off a big 2025 season and is just 22 years old. The sky is the limit for Caminero, and he's a great pick around his ADP as a result. I think he could end up being a draft steal, even at that early ADP.

San Diego's Manny Machado is the third drafted third baseman, going at pick 31.25 on average.

Machado has been a steady fantasy asset over the past few years, so even though he's in his age-33 season, I see another big campaign coming for Machado. His ADP isn't too bad, and he's a good pick for your top third baseman, especially if you missed out on Ramirez and/or Caminero.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman is the next third baseman taken, going around pick 50 on average.

He signed with the Cubs this offseason, and he's in a good spot to deliver good fantasy results. Injuries were an issue for him last season, and if he stays healthy and delivers like he can, he could be a big draft steal. I think his ADP is fair, but would probably prefer to take another 3B option in case he battles injuries again in 2026.

Atlanta's Austin Riley is the fifth third baseman on the ADP list, going at pick 79.88 on average.

Injuries have been an issue for two straight seasons, and lower results when on the field has his draft stock way down for 2026. He's a big bounceback candidate, but it's certainly a bit of a risk to take him as your top fantasy third baseman.

Cincinnati's Eugenio Suarez is next up, and the last third baseman in the top-100 picks. He's going at pick 88.25 on average so far.

Suarez re-signed with Cincinnati after a couple of big seasons elsewhere. He's due for some regression after popping 49 homers last year and entering his age-34 season, but he could also be a massive draft steal if he delivers anywhere near his 2025 numbers. Definitely don't be afraid to take him around that ADP.

Other Notable Third Basemen

Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy is going around pick 104 so far. He recently re-upped with LA, so he'll be with the team for a couple more seasons.

Being on the Dodgers is a massive fantasy boost for any hitter. Injury concerns hold him back from being a bigger fantasy asset, but when healthy, he can help power fantasy teams at times. I think his ADP is fine, as the risk is lower, but you'll want another 3B option if you take him, especially as your top fantasy 3B.

Kansas City's Maikel Garcia is the eighth third baseman off draft boards, going at pick 108.13 so far.

He had a huge season in 2025, and now fantasy owners are wondering if he can replicate that effort. Garcia is definitely worth drafting near his ADP, and he has major draft steal upside if he is anywhere near his 2025 form.

San Francisco's Matt Chapman is also worth mentioning, as he's going around pick 121 right now.

He missed some games and underwhelmed a bit in San Fran last season. There's some bounceback potential, making him an intriguing pick around his ADP. Again though, I'd want another third base option in case Chapman struggles or gets hurt again.

Other 3B Draft Options

The next third baseman isn't off draft boards until pick 140. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto is going at pick 141.75 on average.

Okamoto is expected to hold down third base for the Blue Jays, who have a good lineup. We don't know his fantasy upside as this is his first MLB season, making him an intriguing pick. Getting him as one of your third base options is a good idea in my eyes.

Houston's Isaac Paredes is going at pick 145, while Baltimore's Jordan Westburg is at pick 146.5 on average.

Paredes dealt with injuries last season, but delivered good marks when he was on the field. His path to playing time is a bit murky at the moment, but he could surge up draft boards if he's traded (he's been part of trade rumors).

Westburg has been plagued by injuries, which has held him back as a fantasy asset over his three years in the league. When healthy, he delivers pretty good results, so hopefully he can stay on the field in 2026. He has huge draft steal appeal, but it's definitely a risk given his injury history.

Toronto's Enrie Clement is at pick 153 right now, while Chicago White Sox' Munetaka Murakami is at pick 155 on average.

Clement can play all over the place, so check his availability in your league - the more spots he's eligible at, the more valuable he becomes. Coming off a big 2025 season, I'm surprised he isn't being taken higher, but he is projected to hit low in the Toronto order. He will be a good deep-league fantasy asset at a minimum, and I expect him to be a good standard leaguer too.

Murakami signed with Chicago this offseason - he's expected to play first base. It's his first season in the MLB, so we don't know what to truly expect. In Chicago, his fantasy outlook is hampered a bit, but I like his upside and wouldn't mind taking a gamble on him late in fantasy drafts.

The White Sox have the next third baseman picked too, with Miguel Vargas at pick 161 on average. He's the projected third baseman in Chicago. He had OK numbers last season, but at just 26 years old, he could be capable of more. Vargas is a deep-league asset to kick off the season, but could work into standard leagues with better production.

Cincinnati's Noelvi Marte is at pick 177 on average for now. He should also be eligible in right field, which is where he is projected to start this coming year. Availability is the biggest thing with Marte, and he'd become a major draft/waiver pickup if he stays healthy and keeps delivering similarly to past seasons.

Boston newcomer Caleb Durbin is going at pick 179.25 on average. He's expected to start at second base, so position versatility is another positive for him. Durbin is more of a deep-league fantasy asset, but could have stretches of standard league usability in 2026.

Toronto's Addison Barger sits at pick 181 on average. He's projected to be in a platoon at second base, and if that's the case, he might only be a deep-league fantasy asset. He's one to keep tabs on in standard leagues, and draft in deeper leagues.

Arizona's Nolan Arenado is the last third baseman on the ADP list for now, at pick 186 on average. He's going to be the new third baseman in Arizona after being traded from St. Louis. Arenado struggled last season, so he's a bounceback candidate, but is still worth deep-league ownership, and picking up in standard leagues if he's excelling.